De’Ja is a writer, activist, visual storyteller, and founder of Girl Meets Film.
She is based in Atlanta, Ga.
De’Ja is known for her love of nostalgic media and honest storytelling. She uses personal narratives and observation of her surroundings as inspiration for her work. Many of her essays highlight her interest in activism, social justice movements, and everyday stories of self, community and nature. Her unique eye has earned recognition in both online and in-gallery exhibitions in Atlanta and across the U.S.
She was a featured artist in the 2024 group exhibition “30 Summers” at Atlanta Contemporary, where she exhibited her debut experimental film, “The Lake, My Love,” a raw VHS tape.
She attended her first Artist in Residence program in 2024 at the Hambidge Center of Creative Arts and Sciences, where she completed her most current avant-garde experimental films, “Seasons of Self” and “Meditations: A Short Film Series.”
OUR SERVICES
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This package is designed for organizations, productions, and changemakers looking to document impact or behind-the-scenes stories with intimacy and intention. Whether you’re leading a social justice movement or filming a powerful narrative, I approach every project through a cinematic documentary lens, centered in truth, intention, and historical archiving.
Perfect For:
Protests & Activism Coverage
Grassroots Community Events
On-Set Behind-the-Scenes Photography
News & Documentary Reporting
Archival Storytelling for Films and personal stories
Includes:
1 Half Day (up to 3 hours) of On-Location Documentary Photography
High-Resolution Images
Private Online Gallery for Viewing & Download
2 Week Turnaround
Image Usage Rights for Promotional & Press Use
Investment:$600
Add-Ons:
Extra Hourly Coverage: $150/hr
Travel & Per Diem (if outside Atlanta area)
Ideal for visual storytelling that captures the fullness of your mission, your work, and your legacy, with the power of timeless, cinematic imagery.
Exhibitions
“STORYTELLING” 2025
A group exhibition with Atlanta Photography Group
“FOCUS” 2025
A group exhibition with Atlanta Photography Group
“THIRTY SUMMERS” 2024
a group exhibition at Atlanta Contemporary
“Artist Forum x U. Summer Market Mixer” 2023
a group exhibition with Artist Forum at U.Sudio in Atlanta
“Expressions of Identity” 2023
a group exhibition with Artist Forum ATL at Studio House
“MerriMINT” 2022
a holiday group exhibition and fundraiser at MINT Galleryin Atlanta.
“COME TOGETHER” 2022
a group exhibition at Cat Eye Creative in downtown Atlanta.
Artist In Residence
Artist in Residence, 2024, Hambidge Center Fall Session, The Hambidge Center for the Creative Arts and Sciences, Rabun Gap, GA, USA
Teaching Experience
Art and Crafts Teacher, “Craft and Cocktails”, Atlanta Contemporary, August 22nd, 2024
Volunteer Service
Atlanta Celebrates Photography - Delta Flight Museum,2023 ACP Auction Gala, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop
Atlanta Art Week - ART PAPERS, Art Papers exhibits- A Tremulous Force, 2023
Atlanta Art Week - Burnaway, Burnaway’s 15th anniversary party, 2023
Atlanta Design Festival - MA! Home Tours, 2023
Affiliations
(BWP) Black Women Photographers
Publications
SHOUTOUT ATLANTA
VOYAGE ATL MAGAZINE
Rising Stars: Meet De'Ja Armstrong
BOMBSHELL MAGAZINE
Admirable She Is A Tribute to Women + Art
XXL MAGAZINE
“B.o.B, YBN Nahmir, Yvngxchris and more hip-hop projects dropping this week”